Creature Collector
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Creature-Collecting Deckbuilder Montabi Gets August Release on Xbox and PC
The creature-collecting deckbuilder roguelike Montabi will launch on August 6th, 2026, for Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. Developed by Mankibo and published by Akupara Games, the game features tactical grid-based combat and creature evolution. A playable demo is currently available on Steam.
Frogs & Lilypads Review – A Cozy Pond Paradise Worth Hopping Into – Expert Game Reviews
Mini Pond Farm: Frogs & Lilypads is a cozy simulation game where players sculpt pond ecosystems and collect various frog breeds. The game features satisfying terraforming mechanics, a deep frog collection system with unique behaviors, and an endearing art style. While acknowledging the use of AI in early development, the final aesthetic is cohesive and charming, positioning it as a promising addition to the cozy genre.
Pokémon-Inspired Roblox Game Catch a Brainrot Is Coming to the Platform Soon!
Indieun is set to release a new Roblox game called Catch a Brainrot on June 26th, 2026. The game combines Pokémon-style monster collecting with internet meme culture, featuring AI-generated creatures based on popular memes. Players will buy traps, catch creatures, send them to enclosures to generate cash, and upgrade equipment to catch more monsters.
TooneQuest to Feature in Steam Next Fest this June; Exclusive New Demo Available Now!
Enders Workshop announced that their upcoming 3D creature collection adventure, TooneQuest, will be featured in Steam Next Fest this June, with an exclusive demo available now. The game is a casual 3D platformer where players explore islands to find and capture creatures. TooneQuest is slated to launch on Steam in July 2026.
Coming Out in gaming this week — May 25, 2026
Several new games are launching the week of May 25, 2026, across various platforms including PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch. Notable releases include the life simulation game Paralives, the roguelike Enter the Chronosphere, and the action-adventure Yerba Buena. Other titles span genres like creature collection, souls-like, visual novels, and sports.
LumenTale: Memories of Trey review – A flawed, but fantastic take on the creature-collector formula
LumenTale: Memories of Trey offers a fantastic, albeit flawed, experience for fans of the creature-collector genre. Despite its imperfections, it is considered a must-play for enthusiasts of the formula.
Aniimo Preview at PAX East 2026
Pawprint Studio's Aniimo, a creature collector-battler, was showcased at PAX East 2026. The game features stylized creature designs and allows players to merge with their monsters. Aniimo is slated for a 2026 release on PC, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, iOS, and Android.
Raise Cute Creatures and Race for Glory, Bobo Bay is OUT NOW on Steam!
Bobo Bay, a creature collecting and racing game inspired by Chao Garden, has launched on Steam. Developed by NewFutureKids, the game allows players to collect, breed, customize, and compete with creatures called Bobos. The game is available for $20.99 at launch with a 16% discount.
Bobo Bay: Your Island Escape is Almost Here. Preview Coverage + Review Keys Now Open, Steam Deck Verified.
Bobo Bay, a creature-collecting adventure game from NewFutureKids, is set to launch on April 29th, 2026, for PC and has achieved Steam Deck verification. The game features creature raising, evolution, and competitive events within a charming seaside world. Press and content creator keys are now available, with the demo also live on Steam.
Dark Fantasy Roguelite Fear Tall Grass Revealed
Forgotten Bastions and Entalto Publishing have revealed Fear Tall Grass, a dark fantasy roguelite creature collector featuring autobattler combat. The game will be released this year for PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series, and Nintendo Switch, and will include over 100 unique creatures across six elemental paths.
One of Steam's most successful Pokémon-likes is doing a Palworld
Crema Games announced Temtem: Pioneers, an open-world survival crafting adventure featuring creature collection and battling, drawing comparisons to Palworld. The game will allow players to gather materials, craft equipment, build bases, and explore new biomes with their tameable creatures. Temtem: Pioneers is coming to PC via Steam and has launched a Kickstarter campaign.
Swarm Review – The Roguelike That Finally Clicked – Expert Game Reviews
Temtem: Swarm has officially launched out of Early Access, offering a compelling blend of survivor-style gameplay and creature collection. The 1.0 update introduces a robust Prestige System for long-term progression, new Temtem like Venx and Chromeon, and the challenging Evershifting Tower arena. Cross-platform co-op is now fully supported on PC and PlayStation 5, enhancing the game's social appeal.
Temtem®: Swarm Hits 1.0! New Tems, New Map, and PlayStation 5 Launch
Temtem: Swarm has officially launched its 1.0 version, exiting Early Access with new Tems, a Prestige System for long-term progression, and the Evershifting Tower arena. The game is now available on Steam and PlayStation 5, featuring cross-platform co-op, with a Nintendo Switch version planned for later. Bundles with Deep Rock Galactic: Survivor and Brotato are also available on Steam.
Bobo Bay Launches April 29 on Steam - Collect, Compete, and Raise your Ultimate Bobo Crew
Bobo Bay, a creature collecting and simulation game developed by NewFutureKids, is set to launch on Steam on April 29th, 2026. The game features exploration, customization, and lighthearted competitions with unique creatures called Bobos. The developer, Austin, has been working on the game since August 2022, inspired by the Chao Garden concept.
Never Wither – Beta Sign Up | Alpha Beta Gamer
Never Wither is a multiplayer online survival crafting ARPG that allows players to transform into creatures they encounter to build a homestead and purify a corrupted continent. The game features creature companions that can gather resources, farm, and defend settlements, with clan systems enabling cooperative kingdom building and PvP territory contests. Beta sign-ups are currently open.
With Crimson Desert out, Pearl Abyss is reportedly focusing on open-world Pokemon-like game DokeV
Pearl Abyss is reportedly shifting its core development team to focus on the open-world creature-collecting game DokeV following the release of Crimson Desert. CEO Heo Jin-young estimates DokeV will take another two to three years to complete and polish.
With Crimson Desert released, devs will shift focus to an adorable creature collector that looks like Pokémon on steroids
Pearl Abyss has shifted its development focus to DokeV, an upcoming creature-collecting open-world action-adventure game, following the release of Crimson Desert. DokeV, first announced seven years ago, features whimsical creatures called Dokebi and a vibrant world, representing a departure from the studio's previous titles like Crimson Desert and Black Desert Online. Full development is now commencing, suggesting the game is likely several years away.
Learn about real-life rewilding in "idle city-builder + creature collector" Grow Wild, which is taking playtest sign-ups
Grow Wild, an idle city-builder and creature collector game focused on ecosystem restoration, is now accepting playtest sign-ups. Developed by Philip Sinclair of SPECTRUM48, the game aims to educate players about rewilding by having them restore biomes and attract wildlife. A demo is also set to launch on Steam on April 17th.
Temtem developer Crema Games unveils Project Downbelow, confirms its arrival to Kickstarter soon
Temtem developer Crema Games has unveiled its next project, Temtem: Project Downbelow, a new experience set in the Temtem universe. The studio confirmed that the game will be funded through Kickstarter and is described as an Action RPG and Creature Collector with co-op features. This announcement comes as Temtem Swarm prepares for its 1.0 release and the original Temtem shifts to maintenance mode.